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Benzonatate

Benzonatate (Tessalon) is a non-opioid antitussive used for cough, acting on cough receptors in the respiratory passages and lungs. This listing contains the Tessalon 100 mg capsule for respiratory symptoms.

Tessalon

Cough

100mg

Benzonatate capsules for cough. It numbs the airways to calm the cough reflex.

From$1.04/ capsuleView

Key points

  • Local action: Benzonatate has a local anaesthetic-like effect on cough receptors involved in triggering a cough.
  • Keep the capsule intact: Chewing or dissolving it can numb the mouth and throat quickly and create a choking risk.

Brands and forms in this catalogue

Tessalon connects benzonatate with Cough in Respiratory Health. As the only attached medicine, this capsule gives the listing a single-ingredient focus rather than a range of brands or dosage forms.

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